Really Good, Actually is definitely a book that feels very of the moment in 2023. There are so many books about a woman facing a major life upheaval or emotional health crisis. I personally feel drawn to many of these titles, so I gave this one a chance. And let's be honest, this cover is attention grabbing too. 

But for me, Really Good, Actually fell flat compared to other books in this sub-genre. Maggie was a fine character, grating at times but I know that was the point. What didn't work for me was the lack of build towards ownership of her mistakes and gradual, nonlinear improvement. Maggie floundered and failed at being a decent human for the first three quarters of the book and then suddenly started acting reasonably. Throw in a lack of well developed side characters and a ho-hum story, and you've got a three star read for me. 

If you're interested in this synopsis- by all means, give it a try. Also consider Maame and Adelaide, both phenomenal books about women facing major challenges in their twenties and finding themselves in the end.